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Terracon · 2 months ago

Staff Geologist

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

3+ years exp

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Staff Geologist will evaluate subsurface field and sampling data, oversee field monitoring, and prepare written reports related to site investigations and assessments.

Civil Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions

Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects

Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification

Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data

Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities

Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects

Participate in pre-task planning

Report any safety issues or concerns to management

Demonstrate quality practices and acumen

Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery

Proficient Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity

May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects

Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments

Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities

Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals

Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports

May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks

May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists

Works under the supervision of a Professional Geologist (PG) and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer

Qualification

GeologyHydrogeologyField data collectionSite investigationsEnvironmental assessmentsProposal writingSafety complianceTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 3 years' related experience

Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Certification in field of expertise preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Education reimbursement

Various bonus programs

Company

Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.

Founded in 1995

Olathe, Kansas, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.terracon.com/about/foundation/

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